Cheryl (preferred name Cherry) Croft
Chesterfield,Derby
Summary
Caring and empathetic with 35 years of experience providing therapeutic support for adults with disabilities. Competent planner, developer and implementer of complex individual program plans. Certified medication administrator. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Support Worker
Voyage Care
Bolsover, Derbyshire
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
- Led group activity programmes to support independence and encourage community inclusion.
- Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
- Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service user welfare.
- Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in varying elevations and obstacles.
- Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
- Provided physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals achieve their full potential.
- Conducted one-to-one and group support sessions, helping service users to achieve care plan objectives.
- Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
- Reported on service user progress to senior staff, addressing concerns and suggesting appropriate action.
- Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
Support Worker
Heathcotes
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
- Led group activity programmes to support independence and encourage community inclusion.
- Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
- Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service user welfare.
- Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
- Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
- Provided physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals achieve their full potential.
- Provided support in social, physical and emotional areas to assist clients with integration into local community.
- Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
- Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
- Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
- Reported on service user progress to senior staff, addressing concerns and suggesting appropriate action.
Registered General Nurse
Intacare
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Continuously assessed existing standards and practices, highlighting areas of required improvement to senior hospital staff.
- Maintained outstanding patient care levels through attentive, compassionate monitoring of physical and mental wellbeing.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Facilitated efficient ward operations by maintaining stock control, promptly re-ordering low-stock medication and supplies.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Used outstanding planning and prioritisation abilities to safely care for [Number] patients.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Collected [Type] samples and prepared them for lab analysis.
Registered General Nurse (Agency)
Hamilton Cross
Various, Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Maintained outstanding patient care levels through attentive, compassionate monitoring of physical and mental wellbeing.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Collected [Type] samples and prepared them for lab analysis.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
Registered General Nurse
Various
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
03.2003 - 10.2020
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Continuously assessed existing standards and practices, highlighting areas of required improvement to senior hospital staff.
- Maintained outstanding patient care levels through attentive, compassionate monitoring of physical and mental wellbeing.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Facilitated efficient ward operations by maintaining stock control, promptly re-ordering low-stock medication and supplies.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Used outstanding planning and prioritisation abilities to safely care for [Number] patients.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Collected [Type] samples and prepared them for lab analysis.
Registered General Nurse
NHS Foundation Trust
Bolsover, Derbyshire
07.1994 - 03.2003
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, supporting accurate diagnosis and care planning.
- Trained and mentored junior team members, strengthening high-functioning, efficient clinical teamwork.
- Built caring, compassionate relationships with patients, providing emotional support and encouragement during complex surgeries.
- Continuously assessed existing standards and practices, highlighting areas of required improvement to senior hospital staff.
- Worked closely with ward nurse to assess, devise and implement appropriate care plans for cancer patients.
- Diligently carried out clinical assessments to provide optimal pre- and post-operative care.
- Maintained outstanding patient care levels through attentive, compassionate monitoring of physical and mental wellbeing.
- Continually assessed individual needs to evaluate and implement optimal care programmes in line with NHS best practices.
- Administered medication in line with stringent drug regulations.
- Supported patients with critical conditions, planning and implementing targeted strategies for optimal recovery outcomes.
- Worked closely with fellow nurses, doctors and clinicians for consistent communication and continued best care practices.
- Ensured safe, legal medicines handling and substance control in line with Medicines Act.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Facilitated efficient ward operations by maintaining stock control, promptly re-ordering low-stock medication and supplies.
- Liaised with senior physicians to plan timely, successful patient discharges.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Generated detailed and comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Educated patients on good health, providing leaflets and verbal guidance on improved wellbeing measures.
- Mentored student and junior nurses, building confidence and competence to ensure outstanding patient provisions.
- Prioritised health problems to assist patients in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Used outstanding planning and prioritisation abilities to safely care for [Number] patients.
- Upheld patient trust and confidentiality by managing information with discretion, in accordance with data protection laws.
- Followed NHS procedures and protocols to safely prepare drips and transfusions.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Established positive rapport with patients and families through active listening and compassionate care.
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training.
- Collected [Type] samples and prepared them for lab analysis.
Student Nurse
NHS Foundation Trust
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
05.1991 - 07.1994
- Completed shifts alongside university-based learning.
- Carried out patient assessments with minimal supervision.
- Gained understanding of health inequalities affecting disadvantaged and vulnerable people.
- Planned and delivered evidence-based care tailored to patients' needs.
- Built positive rapport with patients from various backgrounds.
- Reported accidents, risks and incidents in line with set procedures.
- Cooperated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver health care plans.
- Monitored patient conditions, continuously assessing vitals to ensure ongoing quality care.
- Proactively applied safeguarding principles to maximise patient safety.
- Built clinical knowledge and leadership skills to effectively diagnose patients.
- Collaborated with staff members to facilitate quality care, increasing patient satisfaction.
- Monitored and maintained catheters, IVs and bandages.
- Administered oxygen and medication to achieve optimum health outcomes.
- Established immediate and long-term care goals, working with interdisciplinary teams to implement.
- Worked with family and carers to understand and assess patients' health needs.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results and registered data on computer system.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients with ailments and disabilities.
- Responded to audible and visual cardiac alarms and managed needs of patients.
- Cleaned and treated patient wounds with guidance from head nurse.
- Used stethoscope to examine heart and lungs and determine abnormalities.
- Performed physical assessment by measuring blood pressure, pulse rate and oxygen level.
Nursing Auxiliary
NHS Foundation Trust
Bolsover, Derbyshire
09.1988 - 05.1991
- Diligently followed Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies to minimise ward infection rates.
- Input patient data onto clinical system, adhering to confidentiality laws.
- Delivered practical and emotional support to patients and caregivers, enhancing quality care provisions.
- Cleaned, sterilised and stored clinical equipment appropriately.
- Collaborated with nurses to evaluate care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Collected and disposed of clinical waste in line with regulations.
- Reported non-compliant behaviour to head nurses to maintain high-quality care.
- Supported bed-ridden patients through regular repositioning and chair-based exercise, helping to prevent sores, joint degeneration and blood clotting.
- Built caring, supportive relationships with residents, enhancing daily life through personalised care.
- Carried out safe, secure manual handling, promoting independence whilst assisting patients with mobility.
- Provided incontinence care and bed baths, maintaining patient dignity at all times.
- Supported data security and patient privacy with adherence to confidentiality protocols.
- Prepared treatment rooms prior to use.
- Charted patient data in company EHR system.
- Responded to patient call lights and supported continuum of care with appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients and family members on in-home care techniques.
Education
RGN Level one - Nursing
Sheffield Hallam University
Chesterfield 05.1991 - 07.1994
Skills
- Life skills development
- Care plan development
- Medication administration
- Personal care
- Quality improvement techniques
- Intervention techniques
- Social care
- Care needs assessment
- Documentation expertise
- Activities of Daily Living
- Safeguarding policies
- Development support
- Care management
- Diagnostic software
- Quality Assurance reporting
- Application Programming Interface
Languages
English
Beginner
Timeline
Support Worker
Voyage Care
11.2022 - 04.2023
Support Worker
Heathcotes
01.2022 - 11.2022
Registered General Nurse
Intacare
10.2020 - 01.2022
Registered General Nurse (Agency)
Hamilton Cross
01.2020 - 10.2020
Registered General Nurse
Various
03.2003 - 10.2020
Registered General Nurse
NHS Foundation Trust
07.1994 - 03.2003
Student Nurse
NHS Foundation Trust
05.1991 - 07.1994
RGN Level one - Nursing
Sheffield Hallam University
05.1991 - 07.1994
Nursing Auxiliary
NHS Foundation Trust
09.1988 - 05.1991
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